Alpine West Ski and Snowboard School — Local services in North Bend

Our experience with this ski school was extremely disappointing, and the first class was nothing short of a nightmare. Shortly after the lesson began, the instructor abandoned my son in the lodge and never returned to check on him. Despite us being nearby, she failed to inform us of the situation, and we only discovered what had happened when we arrived to pick him up at the end of the session. My son, still in his ski gear, had been crying for nearly the entire time, leading to dehydration. As a result, he learned nothing from the first class and struggled to keep up in the following session.

After just two sessions, we had no choice but to withdraw because the instructor continued to ignore him, completely destroying his interest in skiing.

I strongly urge parents to avoid this ski school for their children. While adults may have a different experience, the instructor assigned to us was utterly irresponsible and should not be entrusted with the...

Our family of three kids has been with this fine school since 2022 and we have encountered nothing but positivity. The staff are all so accommodating whenever we encounter any challenges whether they be weather-related travel delays or a poor fit between a child and her instructor. The school is very focused on ensuring a safe and fun experience. This is a great family-owned and operated school that exists because it really believes in its mission to instill and pass down its love for...

It’s a cattle herd experience, a 90 plus min lesson gives time for 3 runs. The location of the ski school is far away from the lodge and it’s uphill no matter where you’re coming from. If you’re trying to get your kiddo there, give yourself extra time for the long uphill hike...